45-824 Venture Capital & the Finance of Innovation

6 units, Carnegie Mellon University

Venture capital plays an important role in the financing and development of high-growth entrepreneurial firms. This course presents the tools and quantitative methods used by venture capital funds to evaluate, value, and structure their investments. These are particularly critical to understand if you intend to work for or receive funds from venture capital funds.

Prerequisites: 45-720 (min C)

Offered: Spring 2027, Spring 2026

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